The Pixel 9a looks fine, but the 8a still feels right: Which one wins for you?

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google’s A-series has long walked the line between affordability and premium feel. But with the launch of the Pixel 9a, the company seems to be charting a new course when it comes to design. While the Pixel 8a carried forward the signature look of the flagship Pixel 8 series with its distinctive camera bar, curved edges, and silky soft-touch matte back, the new Pixel 9a breaks away with a flatter, more minimalist aesthetic. It ditches the iconic camera bar in favor of a flush rear camera setup and introduces flat sides and a flat back, a choice Google says helps differentiate the new A-series device from its Pixel 9 flagship siblings. But do we really want that? Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Google says this change wasn’t just for style. The flat back allowed them to pack in a larger battery by expanding the internal space. A thinner display also gave them room to lower the camera system and eliminate the bump entirely. According to the company ... Read full article.